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During his reign, Pope John Paul II, known as "The Pilgrim Pope," made 146 pastoral visits within Italy and 104 international trips, covering over 1,167,000 km (725,000 mi), more than all previous popes combined. He attracted massive crowds, with some of the largest gatherings in history. While some destinations, such as the United States and Israel, had been visited by his predecessor Paul VI, many were unprecedented papal visits. John Paul II visited 129 countries, including nine visits to Poland, eight to France, seven to the United States, and five each to Mexico and Spain. His travels spanned six continents, reaching countries such as Albania, Brazil, India, Israel, and the Philippines.
From May 4 to May 9, 2001, Pope John Paul II made a historic visit to Greece, Syria, and Malta, marking significant steps in interfaith and ecumenical dialogue. In Greece, he became the first pope in over 1,000 years to visit, meeting with Orthodox Christian leaders to foster reconciliation. During his time in Syria, he visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, becoming the first pope to enter a mosque, and called for mutual respect between Christians and Muslims. In Malta, he celebrated the deep Christian heritage of the island, emphasizing its importance as a bridge between Europe and the Mediterranean. This journey highlighted the Pope’s dedication to building bridges among different faiths and traditions.
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Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing the date, country name above and denomination below. REPUBLIC OF MALAWI |
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Depicts Pope John Paul II wearing a cassock, and mitre and holding papal ferula blessing crowds, Greek Ionic order in the background, Vatican emblem below them behind a banner containing the date of visit (days and year) and the number of visits within a circle from 104 Papal visits surrounded by country names above with crosses above and inscription of occasion and His Holiness name below. + GREECE + SYRIA + MALTA + |
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5 Kwacha
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Greece, Syria and Malta
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Greece, Syria and Malta
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver Plated Cupronickel |
Weight | 25 g |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |